2010 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 503 kg more than 2006 Honda Legend.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Traverse | 2006 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Traverse | Legend |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2173 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5207 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1991 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
